If you break out of the clouds with sufficient altitude, you can line up with your desired runway of use before reaching the MAP. You can only do this if you can affect the landing using normal maneuvering procedures. Breaking out of the clouds before the FAF with 10sm or more visibility would be a perfect scenario to deviate from the lateral guidance and line up for the straight-in landing.

You can also request a Contact Approach per AIM 5-4-25.